3 h. ago Global Gambling Revenues: Which Countries Lead the Market in 2025?

The gambling industry thrives in 2025, with global revenues soaring as online platforms and regulations evolve. From the U.S. to emerging markets like Nigeria, countries compete for market share. Casino experts analyze which nations dominate, driven by innovation, consumer spending, and legal frameworks. This piece explores top markets, key trends, and Canada’s rising role, offering […] The post Global Gambling Revenues: Which Countries Lead the Market in 2025? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Sokoto State Executive Council, led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved a series of far-reaching projects aimed at revitalizing public infrastructure, boosting security, and enhancing governance across the Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Honour 250 Nigerians At 65th Independence Anniversary 

The Federal Government has revealed plan to honour 250 outstanding Nigerians for their exceptional dedication, innovation and patriotism toward nation building as part of activities marking the 65th Independence anniversary. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the Compendium of 250 top performers in Nigeria to commemorate the anniversary, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […]

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6 h. ago ADC: Coalition a sponsored move to return power to the north – Kachikwu

Says ADC is not for sale… Nigerians need new set of leaders From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja As the crisis deepens, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has stated that the coalition is a sponsored move to return power to the north. Kachikwu, while speaking at a press conference in […] The post ADC: Coalition a sponsored move to return power to the north – Kachikwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago “We can turn Africa into a ‘heaven’ in the next five years” — Dangote

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has urged Africans to adopt bold thinking and a long-term mindset, asserting that the continent read more “We can turn Africa into a ‘heaven’ in the next five years” — Dangote

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7 h. ago Oyo govt begins rehabilitation of Cable/Orisunmibare/Ita Faaji road

Tribune Online Oyo govt begins rehabilitation of Cable/Orisunmibare/Ita Faaji road "My community, Wire and Cable/Orisunmibare/Ita Faaji/Opopin/Oganla, has been living in near total darkness for..." Oyo govt begins rehabilitation of Cable/Orisunmibare/Ita Faaji road Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide

Tribune Online Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide Nigeria’s push for industrial development has been tragically undermined by decades of systemic failure, institutional decay, and the abandonment of over 11,000 government projects between 1971 and 2011, according to Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Industrialisation at the African Development Bank (AfDB). Delivering a keynote address at the 55th Anniversary […] Over 11,000 govt projects abandoned between 1971–2011 — Tinubu’s aide Tribune Online

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8 h. ago NYSC urges employers to provide accommodation, stipends for Corps members

Tribune Online NYSC urges employers to provide accommodation, stipends for Corps members "I implore all corps employers to provide accommodation for corps members and stipends to support their federal allowance. NYSC urges employers to provide accommodation, stipends for Corps members Tribune Online

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8 h. ago WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to increase the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% through taxation over the next 10 years to curb the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a statement published on its website, the United Nations health […] The post WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago WHO Launches Global Push For 50% Tax Hike On Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a bold new initiative urging countries to raise the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health taxes by 2035. The initiative, dubbed “3 by 35”, aims to combat the rising toll of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), ease pressure on overburdened health […]

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9 h. ago Federal Gov’t Approves 37 New Evacuation Routes To Curb Oil Theft

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the federal government has approved 37 new crude oil evacuation routes as part of strategic efforts to combat oil theft and enhance production. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja, NUPRC Chief Executive Officer, Gbenga Komolafe, said protecting […]

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9 h. ago First Lady Tinubu donates N1 billion to victims of Plateau violence

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the people of Plateau State to cease hostilities and foster peaceful coexistence. She vowed never to visit the state again on a sympathy visit due to what she described as unnecessary killings. Speaking when she and her Renewed Hope Initiative team visited […] The post First Lady Tinubu donates N1 billion to victims of Plateau violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A newly unveiled research report has brought fresh urgency to the call for inclusive climate change governance in Nigeria, particularly in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States. The study, which highlighted the disproportionate impacts of climate-related shocks on women and persons with disabilities in these states, was commissioned by the UK Government […] The post Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Ekiti govt approves appointment of three new traditional rulers

Tribune Online Ekiti govt approves appointment of three new traditional rulers The Ekiti State government has approved the appointments of three princes as traditional rulers for communities in the state. Ekiti govt approves appointment of three new traditional rulers Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Budget: Investing 30% in education key to driving local production — ECOWAS parliament

Tribune Online Budget: Investing 30% in education key to driving local production — ECOWAS parliament “We have to invest heavily in education, in technology, in innovation, so that we can industrialise our sub-region, transform our products. Budget: Investing 30% in education key to driving local production — ECOWAS parliament Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A prominent women’s advocacy group in Kaduna Central Senatorial District has sharply criticised Senator Lawal Adamu for what it described as two years of non-performance, lack of constituency engagement, and failure to provide empowerment programmes, particularly for women, youth, and vulnerable groups. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Women Forum […] The post Kaduna Central: We’re yet to feel impact of your representation, women group tell Senator Adamu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria has officially commenced the deployment of skilled professionals to Saint Lucia following the signing of a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement between the two countries. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the agreement, signed on Wednesday in Castries by […] The post Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Bloomwit unveils platform to tackle Africa’s $200bn communication crisis

Bloomwit, a fast-growing writing academy headquartered in Nigeria, has launched a new digital learning platform aimed at addressing what it read more Bloomwit unveils platform to tackle Africa’s $200bn communication crisis

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13 h. ago Take advantage of digital age to better your lives, contribute to nation building, Minister urges Nigerian youths

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has urged Nigerian youths to make use of the access and opportunities of the digital age to better their lives and contribute to nation building. Tijani spoke in Kano at the commissioning of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Northwest Digital Industrial Park, […] The post Take advantage of digital age to better your lives, contribute to nation building, Minister urges Nigerian youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Greece: Wildfire crisis in Crete triggers mass evacuations amid Europe

Tribune Online Greece: Wildfire crisis in Crete triggers mass evacuations amid Europe-wide heatwave On Crete, more than 150 firefighters remained on the ground, while aircraft were grounded overnight due to unsafe conditions. Greece: Wildfire crisis in Crete triggers mass evacuations amid Europe-wide heatwave Tribune Online

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